NWS On The Weekend Weather: "Less Of A Chance Of Rain"

With the Durham Fair set to launch at 4 p.m. Thursday for the weekend, it looks like the weather forecast might ... just might ... be shifting towards more favorable conditions than the rain, rain, rain we've been reading about and dreading all week.

I mean, who wants to eat soggy fried dough? Ugh. And rain + cotton candy = 1 big mess.

The National Weather Service said Thursday morning that, after some morning rain, the skies are expected to clear somewhat. But that clearning is expected to be only short-lived as clouds begin to push their way back in to the area. We could be "socked in" with clouds all day.

"But the pivot point will be so close that the forecast indicates only mostly cloudy due to the uncertainty," the NWS says. Rain is expected, particularly late Thursday night through Friday.

As for Friday through Wednesday? The forecast "has done a complete about face with the upcoming forecast this weekend, with less of a chance of rain and a better chance of dry, mild conditions."

So far there is only a small chance of thunderstorms. But if you do go out and hear thunder, don't be foolish and stay outside. Seek shelter inside. And keep an eye on the current forecast for the latest. Here is the link for weather in Madison, and here is the link for weather in nearby Durham, where the fair will be held.

Here is the extended forecast for Madison:

Thursday: A slight chance of showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday: Rain likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 69. East wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday: A chance of showers, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. North wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday: A chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 71.